OTT platforms have become the new cinema halls for Indian cinephiles, offering the latest content right from the comfort of their cozy couches. This August, there’s something for everyone—from family-friendly series to thrillers and comedies that will have you laughing out loud. Here’s a lineup of shows that will keep you entertained all month long.
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1. Dus June Ki Raat | 04 August | Jio Cinema
A murder mystery thriller series based on the book by Santosh Pathak, by the same name. The series is about a dead body found somewhere in Mumbai. The Mumbai police gave the task of identifying the body and reason behind the death to Vishal Saxena aka Panauti. And, that’s exactly what they did wrong! With this small mistake, many more were made. As the tagline says ‘Bad luck ka Shubh Muhurat’— this is exactly that for the characters in the series!
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2. Life Hil Gayi | 09 August | Disney+Hotstar
A Hotstar special comedy series is on its way to make us laugh. The series is set in the beautiful valleys of hilltown Panchmoli. It is about their old house which their grandfather wants to renovate. The renovation task is handed over to these quirky siblings who seem like they would do anything but renovation! The series starring Divyendu Sharma, and Kusha Kapila in the role of siblings who are ready to make you laugh. Want to watch a light-hearted comedy this weekend? Watch this one!
3. Gyaarah Gyaarah | 09 August | ZEE5
Gyaarah Gyaarah is a thrilling time travel crime series about two cops who somehow find out that they belong to different decades but can connect through a walkie-talkie at exactly 11: 11. You would think, what use is it? But, they can help each other solve many cold cases and complex crimes with each other’s help! The show features Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, and Dhairya Karwa in lead roles.
4. Manorathangal | 15 August | ZEE5
An anthology series starring big names in the South Indian film industry like Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil. The series is a collection of many timeless short stories written by Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair. It is probably one of the biggest anthology series that is made in South India. The stories and plot are kept under wraps. So, if you are in for a pleasant surprise, don’t forget to watch it on ZEE5!
5. Tujh Pe Mein Fida Season 2 | 02 August | Amazon Mini TV
Tujh Pe Mein Fida is a romantic thriller series with a very high 7.9 IMDb rating! The series is about Aira, a young woman who lives in Cole Town and looking after her ailing mother. She gets in a dilemma when her past love, Marcus returns to their hometown. While the sparks are flying between the two— there are also mysterious deaths happening in their area. Scared for themselves and their loved ones— both of them decide to navigate the areas and discover the truth behind these deaths, only to uncover the dark secrets of their small town. Well, if you haven’t started watching this series, go for a binge-watch session as its second season is coming up too.
6. Shekhar Home | 14 August | Jio Cinema
Shekhar Home is a crime thriller show filled with a lot of suspense, twists, and also comedy. The series is set in the 1990s, in a town in West Bengal called Lonpur. This web show is as hilarious and intriguing to watch as any other detective show, plus showing the technology-free world and a misfitting duo of detectives out on the streets of a small town to find clues on various murder cases is a perfect weekend watch. The series featuring Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey, and Raskia Dugal in pivotal roles revolves around an eccentric man Shekhar, and his housemate Jayavrat who together interact with various amusing characters to solve various detective cases.
7. Aapka Apna Zakir | 10 August | Sony Liv
A new SonyLiv is apparently said to be replacing the comedy show ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. It has a similar kind of setup where the well-known comedian aka ‘Sakht Launda’ Zakir Khan will host the show and also interview celebrities. Zakir has had a series of OTT stints and most of them turned out hits among viewers. Right from ‘Haq Se Single’ to ‘Kaksha Gyarahvi’, and ‘Farzi Mushaira’, people have loved him in all roles. This is a new type of show for him and many of his fans are already excited to see him in a new avatar.
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August is the month of festivities, be it Rakshabandhan, or Independence Day— most of the shows here are family shows that you can watch with everyone and enjoy the day as it goes on.
